Startup Battlefield 200 nominees are now open

Pre-Series A founders, now is your turn! If your startup is ready to be tested under real challenges, the battlefield is open.

We are still accepting nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200. This is your shot to get into the ring TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and going head-to-head in front of the world’s top VCs and TechCrunch’s full audience.

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You will compete with them $100,000 in unjust moneyget exposure to the world on the big stage at It has been interrupted in San Francisco, and get raw, unfiltered feedback from the investors who shape the future of technology. Plus, you’ll join an elite group of startups preparing to launch the world’s largest platform.

Founders of Battle for Startups alumni include Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit – and more than 1,500 originals who once stood exactly where you are now: early, hungry, and ready to prove it.

Enter your logo or leave it. Choose now.

Competition is fierce – get in early

Thousands of startups applied last year, and this year’s field will be even more competitive. TechCrunch reviews each one selection, but startups that get in early give themselves a better chance. If you want to win, don’t wait to join.

Basic Battle 200 benefits

• Free demo table for all three days of Confusion

• 4 valid interrupts will pass

• Marking and listings in the Disrupt event program

• Journalists get the list and lead opportunities

• Access to introductory masterclasses only

• The opportunity to perform live on the Disrupt Stage

• Direct feedback from top-tier, world-renowned VCs

• Shoot for $100,000 in non-profits

See the full list of benefits.

What is required to enter the forum

We are looking for bold startups with an MVP and a vision that challenges the status quo. If you have a bootstrapped, pre-seed, or paid seed, this battleground was made for you. Series A founders in industries with high capital may also be eligible.

Start the battle today

Nominations close on June 8, but experts are not waiting for the final call. Get ready early. Choose early. Enter the 200th Base Battle and fight for your place on the biggest art stage.